We’re officially a day into the 2024 NFL year and, thanks to the “legal tampering window” that opened Monday, four days into the highly-anticipated free agent shopping window, and what a frenzied week it has been.
Marquee free agents at every position and side of the ball have changed addresses to the tune of handsome contracts. Up-and-coming players have agreed to deals with the expectation they can become franchise cornerstones. And aging stars have secured opportunities that perhaps represent their final shots at glory.
Much like the teams acquiring talent, we entered free agency with a ranking of the top 150 players, thanks to the expertise of former NFL executive of the year Randy Mueller. As the agreements and signings have piled up, we’ve ranked the acquisitions of those top 150 players.
Some teams have pulled off bold moves that seem destined to propel them towards their goals. The Atlanta Falcons set the quarterback market in motion by luring Kirk Cousins away from the Minnesota Vikings on a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million guaranteed. The Philadelphia Eagles awarded former